Single Stage verses Turret Press Question?
I have always used a single stage press set up and have not in the past loaded enough
volume in my mind to justify the cost of a good progressive set up. (Yet)
I do every once in a while think I might be missing something not having a turret press.
I have in the past resisted and let the urge pass but recently it has come back again.
Is there any real advantage a turret press has over a single stage press other than die set
up time which isn't much for me because I've always created a "dummie " round set up for
each and every bullet combination I load for.? What if anything am I missing? (thanks)[smilie=f:
Single Stage verses Turret Press Question?
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Originally Posted by
doulos
The speed difference for a properly set up single stage and turret isnt that great. A single stage press with dies set up in Hornady Lock N Load die bushings is almost as fast as a turret. I have a RCBS Rockchucker set up that way and I can reload almost as fast as I could on my Lyman turret. To really increase speed I went to a Dillon 550B
You are mentioning a non auto indexing turret in your comparison. There is definitely a speed increase when using the Lee Turrets. It's the only press I use anymore. But my volume requirements aren't as high as others.
o6 Patient, and all Ya'll too:
Your most recent post tells me you have not, perhaps, had much experience with a turret press?
BruceB says it all with "the case is not removed" and "each case to completion".
The turret is a different philosophy. On occasion, I can, and do fill the MTM blocks with completed rounds ALMOST as quickly as the Pro7 when left alone, undisturbed, and without distraction. It is all about 'getting your rythym on'. This requires a self imposed dicipline and (for me) great attention to detail. Concentration. A calming mind and brain therapy. Takes one's thoughts away, even if temporarily so, all the stinkery in D.C. At 74 years I am in no particular hurry anyway. ;-)
Enjoy your time at whatever press you may choose. There are many in this Golden Era of at home reloading.
Be of good cheer, thanks for listening...
Wt.